Senate Bill 181 proposes an amendment to current law regarding local levy limits for property tax levies imposed by political subdivisions. The bill introduces a new exemption for costs associated with regional emergency medical services, allowing cities, villages, towns, or counties to levy amounts for these services without being subject to the existing levy limits. The definition of "regional" is specified as a service area that is at least 232 square miles or includes at least eight municipalities. Additionally, the bill stipulates that expenditures related to these levies will not be considered when determining eligibility for the expenditure restraint incentive program payment.
The bill also amends existing language in the statutes to clarify that expenditures levied under the new exemption will not be included in the municipal budget calculations for the purpose of the expenditure restraint incentive program. This change aims to provide local governments with greater flexibility in funding regional emergency medical services while ensuring that such expenditures do not negatively impact their eligibility for state incentive payments. The provisions of this bill will first apply to levies imposed in December of the year following its effective date.
Statutes affected: Bill Text: 79.05(2)(c), 79.05